A Cinema of Discontent (2013)
The international success of Iranian cinema over the past decades may have veiled the fact that Iranian filmmakers work under extremely harsh circumstances rarely seen in other national cinemas. Filmmaking in Iran is subject to tight government controls and strict censorship codes ranging from banning any criticism of the regime to highly restrictive codes on representation of women and their interactions with men. The imposed codes have undermined the creativity of the filmmakers and their ability to tackle pressing social issues.
Director: Jamsheed Akrami
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: July 7, 2013
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Cinema of Discontent about?
- The international success of Iranian cinema over the past decades may have veiled the fact that Iranian filmmakers work under extremely harsh circumstances rarely seen in other national cinemas. Filmmaking in Iran is subject to tight government controls and strict censorship codes ranging from banning any criticism of the regime to highly restrictive codes on representation of women and their interactions with men. The imposed codes have undermined the creativity of the filmmakers and their ability to tackle pressing social issues.
- Who directed A Cinema of Discontent?
- A Cinema of Discontent was directed by Jamsheed Akrami.
- How long is A Cinema of Discontent?
- A Cinema of Discontent has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).